ST. LOUIS and HORSHAM, Pa., Jan 14, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ --
Charter Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHTR) and Motorola, Inc (NYSE: MOT)
Broadband Communications Sector, today announced Charter's selection of the
Motorola Broadband Services Router (BSR) 64000 as a critical component in
Charter's deployment of advanced IP services. The Motorola platform, already
deployed by a number of other North American cable operators, will initially be
leveraged to roll out voice over IP (VoIP) services and high-speed data services
to Charter customers.
"The Motorola BSR 64000 platform was selected for its robust carrier-class
features, including redundancy, DOCSIS(R) 2.0 support, PacketCable(TM) support,
advanced routing capabilities, and overall performance," said Wayne Davis,
senior vice president of engineering and technical operations, Charter.
"Motorola's BSR 64000 provides the redundancy, PacketCable support and DOCSIS
2.0 support that Charter requires for this strategic Voice over IP service
deployment," Davis continued. "In addition to meeting our rigorous and explicit
requirements, the Motorola technology is backed by a company with a history of
building and supporting cable networks."
"As one of the top system operators in the country, Charter understands the need
for 'carrier-class' infrastructure," said Charles Dougherty, Motorola vice
president and general manager, network infrastructure solutions. "The Motorola
BSR 64000, with its advanced architecture, continues to emerge as the platform
of choice among providers who demand reliability, flexibility, and a viable
migration path for DOCSIS 2.0 capabilities. We are thrilled to work with Charter
to help deliver on the promise of multi-service broadband, including the rollout
of VoIP to Charter's customers."
About Charter Communications
Charter Communications, a Wired World Company(TM), is the nation's third-
largest broadband communications company. Charter provides a full range of
advanced broadband services to the home, including cable television on an
advanced digital video programming platform via Charter Digital(R) and Charter
High-Speed Internet Service(TM). Commercial high-speed data, video and Internet
solutions are provided under the Charter Business Networks brand. Advertising
sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media(TM) brand. More
information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com
About the Motorola BSR 64000
The BSR 64000 is a carrier-class broadband services router and CMTS designed for
large-scale deployment of DOCSIS based services and applications. The BSR 64000
features:
* Distributed Processor Architecture -- hardware-based packet processing
on each CMTS and network interface card, which eliminates potential
"bottlenecks" and ensures excellent performance.
* Intelligent Edge Router -- A high-performance, full-featured, carrier-
class router with robust and scalable protocol support for all major
routing protocols to insure low latency and high-security in packet
filtering and forwarding.
* Advanced Spectrum Management -- the ability to detect channel
degradation and intelligently switch to better RF spectrum or change the
channel characteristics to ensure continued service availability.
* SmartFlow(TM) Intelligent Quality of Service (QoS) -- the capability to
ensure that high-priority traffic receives first preference and that
traffic streams with the same priority equally share the available
bandwidth.
* High Availability -- architected for 99.999 percent availability, it
provides the fault detection and switchover required for high-
availability services. It is 100% redundant so that operators can
maintain carrier-grade availability levels.
About Motorola Broadband Communications Sector
The Motorola Broadband Communications Sector provides a scalable, integrated
end-to-end system for the delivery of broadband services that keeps consumers
informed, entertained and connected. Its technology enables network operators
and retailers to create and execute on new business opportunities by providing
innovative products and services to the home. Customer-responsive design and
manufacturing expertise further contribute to the company's position as the
world's leading supplier of digital cable set-tops and cable modems. For more
information about the Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, visit
www.motorola.com/broadband
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and
broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion. Motorola is a global
corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering
important innovations that make things smarter and life better, honored
traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For
more information, please visit www.motorola.com
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark
Office. DOCSIS and PacketCable are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories,
Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective
owners.
SOURCE Motorola, Inc.
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